DERECK Chisora has been told he is on the verge of a shot at the IBF world heavyweight title.

The Zimbabwe-born European champion is scheduled to defend his belt against Matteo Modugno at London’s Copper Box Arena on November 30.

If successful, he will face a final eliminator against the undefeated Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev for a shot at Wladimir Klitschko - at whom he once spat.

Chisora has fought for a world title before, having impressed many with a dogged performance in a unanimous decision defeat by Vitali Klitschko in February 2012 - the same night that he spat water in Wladimir’s face.

In the post-fight press conference, Chisora brawled with David Haye, but since a subsequent defeat by his British rival, he has rebuilt his career.